28 December 2012

a gift


She's here. In my arms.
My girl.
The one we'd hoped for, prayed for, dreamed of for over a year.
My Frances.

I'd planned on sharing the story tonight, but mama is working on two hours of sleep, 
so the details will have to wait.

But tonight I will close my eyes with a full heart, snuggled close to my baby,
my daughter, grateful beyond words.
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33 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 28, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Oh, mama. Congratulations! <3

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  2. sarahssidebarDecember 28, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Congratulations on your baby girl! Cant wait to see the update on your story.

    Sarah
    http://lovesarahk.com

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  3. sarahDecember 28, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    beyond joyful for you sweet friend. :) so thankful ive gotten to part of this journey with you!

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  4. UnknownDecember 28, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Oh this is so exciting! Congratulations :)

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  5. AmandaDecember 28, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Congratulations, Mommy!!! My eyes are spilling tears of joy for you and your family. She's beautiful!

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  6. NicoleDecember 28, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    this is so beautiful. . . i cant' wait to hear the whole story.

    xo

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  7. MaryDecember 28, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    mama.
    this is just precious.
    my heart swells for you.
    xo

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  8. Jennifer WoodDecember 28, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Congratulations!!!!!! Bestest wishes!!!!

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  9. RachelMDecember 28, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    feels pretty great to say "my daughter"... :)
    blessings.

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  10. michelle @ this little lightDecember 28, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    I just got goosebumps. She is precious ... so many blessings wished upon you, your family, and sweet baby Frances. xo

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  11. Discovery StreetDecember 28, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    praise God! so happy for you!!

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  12. Lindsy RDecember 28, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    So happy for you Carina! I hope I can meet her someday!

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  13. AshDecember 28, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    So happy for you!

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  14. Leslie @ top of the pageDecember 28, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Carina, I saw your instagrams about Frances just moments before I opened your sweet Christmas card. It melted me knowing your family will look so different on next year's card! And your words were so sweet. Bless you, friend. Saying prayers of peace and joy over you both tonight. ps. I felt an instant delight upon seeing her in that cute headband on insta bc my mom's name is Frances and my MIL is Francine :)

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    1. Carina SchoenDecember 29, 2012 at 5:09 PM

      yay for frances and francine! i love that. thank you for your prayers - they mean so much!

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  15. AmandaDecember 29, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    I am so excited for you! Congratulations, Mama!

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  16. Mainly a midwifeDecember 29, 2012 at 4:19 AM

    So happy for you!!

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  17. FrancineDecember 29, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Congratulations!! So so so happy for you! Can't wait to read more about her-- and of course, I'm partial to her name. ;)

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  18. Sandi ColwellDecember 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Congratulations!!! She is a beauty! What a beautiful Christmas gift.

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  19. Ruby JordanDecember 29, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Love this, what a perfect Christmas present. Can't wait to hear the details, so happy for you!!

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  20. ChantalDecember 29, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    What a sweet baby and great Christmas present! Congrats!

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  21. BreenahDecember 29, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Yay :D

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  22. grey rose (they/them)December 29, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    over. the. moon.

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  23. Lourdes December 29, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Congratulations! This is an amazing Christmas gift!

    XO Lourdes

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  24. mommyjennieDecember 29, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    congratulations!!! we are currently waiting to be matched, i can't wait!

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  25. Beth WDecember 30, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Congratulations! She's gorgeous! :D

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  26. ThistleAshDDecember 30, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    That sounds like it will be a lovely story :) new here so looking forward to reading that

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  27. SusannahJanuary 2, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Congratulations! I'm so happy for you and your family!

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  28. Life according to LenettaJanuary 2, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Hi I found you on the Blog hop. Please stop by and say hi when you get a minute. have a great week. :)

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  29. JessicaJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    congrats!!!! she is beautiful!

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  30. KristaJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    So precious, congratulations!

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